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Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S640 front
 
Nikon D600 front
Portability
56
Imaging
70
Features
79
Overall
73

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs

Nikon S640
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced August 2009
Nikon D600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Revealed November 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon D300S
  • Successor is Nikon D610
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Nikon S640 versus Nikon D600, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are sold by Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the S640 (12MP) and D600 (24MP) and the S640 (1/2.3") and D600 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The S640 was revealed 4 years before the D600 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S640 being a Compact camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S640 scores vs the D600 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Nikon D600

 S640 D600 

Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Nikon S640

 D600 S640 
RevealedNovember 2012August 2009Newer by 39 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen dimensions3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S640 and Nikon D600

 S640 D600 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 has got physical dimensions of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon D600 has specifications of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S640 vs the D600.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and D600 is 96 and 56 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S640 and D600.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S640 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon D600 will provide extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 sensor size comparison

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S640 Portrait photography factors
Nikon D600 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon S640 Street photography features
Nikon D600 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S640
Sports photography with Nikon D600
34
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
70
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow fps (5.5 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S640 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D600 Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than others in class (130g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
66
environment proof
decent megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S640
Landscape photography with Nikon D600
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S640 Vlogging advice
Nikon D600 Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (130 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
30
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Nikon S640 vs Nikon D600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S640 and Nikon D600
 Nikon Coolpix S640Nikon D600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S640 Nikon D600
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-11-13
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Expeed 3
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 39
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.7-6.6 -
Macro focusing distance 2cm -
Available lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 5.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130g (0.29 pounds) 850g (1.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 94
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2980
Other
Battery life - 900 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $225 $1,900